A hair-braiding robot invented by a startup has won a Harvard Innovation Labs competition. Harvard Business School inventors Yinka Ogunbiyi and David Afolabi, the creators of Halo Braid, aim to halve braiding time. With their innovative braiding robot, they hope to help both braiders and clients save time and money, making the process faster and more efficient. The 2025 President’s Innovation Challenge The 2025 President’s Innovation Challenge named Halo Braid as its latest winner. Hosted at Harvard, the competition invites students and alumni from its 13 schools to showcase groundbreaking